Biography

Dr. Holtz is Executive Director of TherapyMyWay, Club 8, and easyESA.com. He received his Doctorate from Hofstra University and did his undergraduate work at SUNY Stonybrook and Nassau Community College. His Master’s degree, also from Hofstra, was granted ‘With Distinction’ for outstanding academic research and clinical accomplishment. Dr. Holtz is the author of Bye Bye Narcissist: Identifying, Understanding, and Leaving the Narcissist in Your Life. He has also written Ten Ways To Reduce Stress and Anxiety, a practical booklet on identifying and reducing anxiety.

Dr. Holtz has presented his informative and entertaining workshop, ‘Dating 101’ to dozens of local libraries and civic organizations. His articles and workshops on coping with stress, and on improving communication in relationships have been featured on Long Island News 12 and Newsday. Dr. Holtz has extensive experience in individual and marital therapy, learning disabilities, and improving social skills. His award-winning and innovative Club 8 social skills group has been running for over 12 years.

Dr. Holtz has been in private practice for over thirty-five years and has been a guest lecturer and workshop leader for businesses and non-profit organizations. The TherapyMyWay.com website was established over twenty years ago and was one of the first sites of its kind. The website remains on the cutting edge of quality.

Dr. Holtz has an obvious passion for providing the very best psychological services to Long Island residents. He will do whatever it takes to make the therapeutic experience the most comfortable, pragmatic, and effective available. He is dedicated to having both clients and colleagues reach their ultimate potential. ‘I was always good at listening to people. Way back in high school, my friends would call me for advice with personal decisions and relationship issues. I took an interest in psychology at Nassau Community College, where I started to do well in psychology courses. I became a psychology major because I was always fascinated with helping people. My father always had a calm wisdom in giving advice and dealing with family issues, and my mother was a boisterous, engaging woman, truly enthralled with getting to know other people. I like to think I am a combination of the two.

In graduate school, I worked with individuals with physical and emotional disabilities, Asperger’s, and phobias. I took special interest in anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I excel in helping individuals who are going through life-changing situations cope more effectively and achieve their life goals.

By the end of therapy, clients will better reach their own potential so that they can succeed in challenging daily situations and navigate through future problems. I want them to improve their lives and be more satisfied, relaxed, and comfortable with themselves. I attempt to understand each person, their unique set of circumstances, and their individual goals and aspirations. Clients leave the very first session with something to think about, so the therapy starts immediately.

Outside of professional endeavors, I have always been interested in creative activities: photography, music production, media, books, and reading. I encourage my clients to develop and pursue hobbies and pastimes as well.’